I hadn’t had a sloppy joe since I was a kid. I remember my mom making them for a fair at our elementary school, you know, way back when schools trusted parents to bring food from home instead of insisting that everything be store-bought and in it’s original packaging. And, they were good. Really good. […]

Ice cream is a simple gluten-free recipe that goes hand in hand with summer. It’s a no-brainer dessert when serving someone on a gluten-free diet. Lately, I’ve been craving ice cream covered in crunchy chunks, just like I got at the ice cream shop when I was a kid. They’re pure pregnancy cravings. I […]

My original recipe for slow cooker ketchup is good, but I kept playing around with it until I came up with something even better. Some people look at me sideways when I tell them I make my own ketchup. To them, it’s crazy to make something you can buy off of the shelf. Personally, I […]

Removing dairy from my diet has completely impacted how I bake. I still miss it – not how sick it made me – but I miss the creaminess, the simplicity, the ease with which I could pull cream cheese, Greek yogurt, or sour cream out of the refrigerator and whip up a lovely dessert. But, […]

I met Dreena through Maggie and Ricki. I must say I am so very grateful! Shortly after Nate was born and I started eating a very heavy plant-based diet. Not completely plant based, mind you. But I could just sense that my body needed lots of fresh, whole foods after giving birth to get itself […]

About Amy

Living free of refined sugars and gluten since 2004 has allowed me to live a fulfilled, healthy life. My food cravings, migraines, and depression vanished and was able to maintain a 60+ pound weight loss. Today I live with enormous freedom. Join me as I create healthier food that's SS&GF and delicious. I hope to help you do the same. Read more about my story here.